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Published on Sep 14, 2020

Botswana group works to improve health care for trans, intersex people

African Women for Sexual Health and Gender (AWOSHe) Managing Director Hazel Mokgathi. (Photo courtesy of Hazel Mokgathi) An advocacy group in Botswana is working with medical providers to improve transgender and intersex people’s access to health care. …

Source: Washington Blade - District of Columbia - Uncategorized
Published on Sep 1, 2020

Trump’s press secretary says denying gay couple’s daughter citizenship has ‘nothing to do’ with sexual orientation

Kayleigh McEnany – Photo: NowThis, via YouTube White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany claimed that the Trump administration’s attempts to argue against granting citizenship to the two-year-old daughter of a same-sex couple has “nothing to do” with …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Aug 27, 2020

Trump’s global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality is a ‘sham’

Donald Trump – Photo: Gage Skidmore The Trump administration’s heavily touted campaign to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide has been branded a “sham” with “no major breakthroughs” since its announcement last year. Launched by former Ambassador to …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Jul 14, 2020

World: Human Rights Council holds second panel of its annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women on COVID-...

The Human Rights Council this morning held the second panel of its annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women, which focused on the theme “COVID-19 and women's rights”. It also held an interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: Sudan repeals death penalty for homosexuality

Amongst a sweeping list of new legal reforms, Sudan has repealed a provision of its Penal Code that imposed the death penalty upon anyone found guilty of participating in consensual same-sex sexual relations. Some of the other laws that were passed …

Source: Y Naija - Left-wing
Published on Jul 17, 2020

Sudan No Longer Punishing Gay Sex With Death Penalty

Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City Sudan unveiled changes to its criminal justice system that includes the relaxation of sodomy laws that previously called for “a hundred lashes” …

Source: Gay City News - Left-wing
Published on Jul 8, 2020

Gabon formally decriminalizes homosexuality

(Photo by Hai Yang via Flickr) Gabon on Tuesday decriminalized consensual same-sex sexual relations, becoming one of the few countries in sub-Saharan Africa to legalize them. The Gabonese Senate on June 29 approved a bill to repeal a 2019 law that …

Source: Washington Blade - District of Columbia - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 7, 2020

World: Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights

Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights after concluding an …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2020

Putin scores victory in 'gameshow'-like vote; Myanmar mine collapse; Ethiopian singer's death sparks protests; Botswana'...

Top of The World — our morning news round up written by editors at The World. Subscribe here. Russian President Vladimir Putin gained an unsurprising victory as polls closed Wednesday in a weeklong referendum. Russians were asked to vote on a package of …

Source: WVTF - Virginia - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 24, 2020

Gabon moves to decriminalize homosexuality

(Photo by Hai Yang via Flickr) Lawmakers in Gabon on Tuesday approved a proposal that would decriminalize consensual same-sex sexual relations in the African country. The Gabonese government introduced the proposal, which would revise a section of a 2019 …

Source: Washington Blade - District of Columbia - Uncategorized
Published on May 18, 2020

A Global Report Card on LGBTQ+ Rights for IDAHOBIT

On May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders, recognizing homosexuality as a natural variant of human sexuality. This milestone now marks an annual celebration of sexual and gender diversities, …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2020

Ric Grenell, GOP Launch Fruitless Bid to Attract LGBTQ Voters

Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City You’re demoted! That apparently was the message President Donald Trump sent to Ric Grenell, the out gay former US ambassador to Germany and …

Source: Gay City News - Left-wing
Published on Mar 9, 2020

Africa's policies hold key to LGBT rights on the continent: here's how

Questions of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression have continued to divide opinion across the globe. This is primarily driven by legal, cultural and religious beliefs and interpretations. In Africa, colonial-heritage laws have been applied …

Source: Zimbabwe News.Net - Neutral
Published on Feb 21, 2020

Acting intelligence head Grenell's push to decriminalize homosexuality has yielded little

Donald Trump became the first president to name an openly gay person to a Cabinet-level position Wednesday when he announced that Richard Grenell would serve as his acting director of national intelligence. Grenell is the architect of a U.S.-led effort to …

Source: NBCNews - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 22, 2020

Donald Trump Applauds India’s First Film with Gay Male Lead

President Donald Trump applauded the release of an upcoming Bollywood film featuring its first-ever gay male lead, as his administration continues to push for the decriminalization of homosexuality around the world. Trump applauded the news shared by the …

Source: Breitbart - Right-wing
Published on Feb 3, 2020

Ten men jailed for a secret gay wedding in African country of Mauritania

Mauritania's criminal code bans homosexuality, describing it as 'acts against nature'. (Envato Elements) Ten men have been jailed in Mauritania after a video emerged of a gay couple appearing to take part in a traditional wedding ceremony. …

Source: The Africa News.net - Neutral
Published on Jan 28, 2020

10 men jailed in Mauritania over ‘gay party’ video

Prosecutors in the Mauritania, where homosexuality is outlawed, have detained and charged 10 young men after a video presented as a "gay marriage" surfaced, a legal source said on Tuesday. "The prosecutor's office sent the young …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 8, 2020

Anti-gay pastor claims God set Australia on fire because it banned him from the country

Pastor Steven Anderson of Faithful Word Baptist Church – Photo: Facebook Anti-gay Christian pastor Steven Anderson has said that the bushfires currently ravaging Australia are the “judgment of God” for “banning and deporting preachers of the Gospel.” …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Dec 31, 2019

From Taiwan to Botswana, LGBTQ Equality Made Huge Progress in 2019

As the end of another year approaches, I inevitably look back and reflect on the achievements, stumbling blocks, and key moments from the past year. This year was, at times, frightening, frustrating, and demoralizing. Specifically, the environment for …

Source: Taipei News.net - Neutral

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Published on September 10, 2020 - 20:14 GMT

NovaSignal Appoints Gayle Sheppard to the Advisory Board

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NovaSignal Corp., a medical technology and data company specializing in assessing cerebral blood flow, announced today that Gayle Sheppard is joining the Advisory Board, effective Sept. 7, 2020. As NovaSignal …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:24 GMT

Reproductive Abuse is Rampant in the Immigration Detention System

Last week, a hideous allegation emerged in a complaint filed on behalf of immigrants detained at the privately operated Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Georgia. In the complaint, nurse Dawn Wooten blew the whistle on “jarring medical neglect” she …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:24 GMT

For Justice Ginsburg, Abortion Was About Equality

Justice Ginsburg is often quoted as having said, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” She did exactly that when it came to reproductive rights and abortion in particular. Justice Ginsburg fought, …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 15:18 GMT

At the Polls, Episode 2: How might changes to the Postal Service impact the election?

Did you know the U.S. Postal Office existed before the Declaration of Independence? The USPS’ role in this country is so essential that it was written into the Constitution. This year, it’s preparing for an unprecedented task: delivering millions of mail- …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 14:12 GMT

A Conversation with Chase Strangio, One of the TIME100 Most Influential People of 2020

For millions of students, this school year will be like none other — not only because of the pandemic. States and the federal government are pushing a spate of anti-trans legislation and policies aimed to ban trans students from participating in sports …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 09:00 GMT

J.D. Power Names Crestline Hotels & Resorts #1 in Guest Satisfaction Among Third-Party Hotel Management Companies

FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an industry that is dependent upon guest satisfaction, Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) outperforms its competition in the inaugural benchmarking study of third-party hotel management …

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Published on September 22, 2020 - 19:30 GMT

Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 1933–2020

With the exception of Thurgood Marshall, no Supreme Court justice did more to realize the Constitution’s promise of “equal protection of the law” than Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday. Where Marshall, as director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense …

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Published on September 22, 2020 - 17:39 GMT

New Data Connect the Federal Executions and a COVID-19 Outbreak in Indiana

In the past 10 weeks, the federal government has executed more people than in the last 57 years combined. This streak of fatalities are the result of Trump’s crude and cruel election-year efforts to prove himself as the “law and order president.” Now, …

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Published on September 24, 2020 - 06:45 GMT

Sensational Cyrilia Launches Live Rendition of International Hit ‘Be Kind’ to Support Abused Women and Children

Be Kind helps raise awareness in the fight against the abuse of children and women during COVID-19. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singing sensation, Cyrilia, is pleased to announce the release of her …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 22:32 GMT

Please Join: Worldwide Meet for the Rememberance of Martyr Thileepan on Saturday 26th: TGTE

26th of September Saturday at 1.30 PM United States of America (New York) - followed by conjunctive Homage Events all over the world. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, September 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational Government …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 20:30 GMT

Jesse John Francis Clark Brings Lawsuit Against Nevada Hemophilia Treatment Center

LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, September 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HemoAware Founder, Jesse John Francis Clark, is bringing a lawsuit against Nevada's only federally recognized Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) for discrimination. Clark was born …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 20:03 GMT

If I Was President Fun Creative Writing Contest for Kids Launches in LA and Bay

Staffing agency, Recruiting for Good is sponsoring fun creative writing weekly contest to inspire participation, have fun and reward the most thoughtful entries SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:24 GMT

HemoAware Launches Bleeding Disorder Podcast

The HemoAware Podcast is Now Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, September 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HemoAware Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the HemoAware Podcast. The show is to promote public …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:15 GMT

தியாகி திலீபன் உலகளாவிய நினைவேந்தல் கூட்டத்தில் இணைய அழைப்பு: நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்ம்!

எதிர்வரும் செப் 26ம் நாள் சனிக்கிழமை அமெரிக்கா (நியுயோர்க்) மதியம் 1:30 மணிக்கு அமெரிக்காவில் தொடங்கவிருக்கின்றது நியுயோர்க், அமெரிக்கா, September 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- சிறிலங்காவினால் ஆக்கிரமிப்புக்கு உள்ளாகியுள்ள தமிழர் தேசத்தில் …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 18:50 GMT

Solidarity Journalism Initiative Helps News Outlets Ethically Cover Underrepresented People

Democracy Fund Expands Grant Support for Training and Resources Around Solidarity Journalism SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solidarity Journalism has received increased attention and interest …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 11:00 GMT

COCA-COLA TO RECEIVE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD AT CIELO GALA

Gala Launches 30h Anniversary of the Latino Commission on AIDS Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, September 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coca-Cola Company will receive the prestigious Business Leadership Award …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Reproductive Abuse is Rampant in the Immigration Detention System

Last week, a hideous allegation emerged in a complaint filed on behalf of immigrants detained at the privately operated Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Georgia. In the complaint, nurse Dawn Wooten blew the whistle on “jarring medical neglect” she …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

For Justice Ginsburg, Abortion Was About Equality

Justice Ginsburg is often quoted as having said, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” She did exactly that when it came to reproductive rights and abortion in particular. Justice Ginsburg fought, …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:24 GMT

Reproductive Abuse is Rampant in the Immigration Detention System

Last week, a hideous allegation emerged in a complaint filed on behalf of immigrants detained at the privately operated Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Georgia. In the complaint, nurse Dawn Wooten blew the whistle on “jarring medical neglect” she …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:24 GMT

For Justice Ginsburg, Abortion Was About Equality

Justice Ginsburg is often quoted as having said, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” She did exactly that when it came to reproductive rights and abortion in particular. Justice Ginsburg fought, …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 07:07 GMT

Almost 410,000 Reached in a Campaign to Protect Children and Parental Rights

Watchdog organization is calling the abusive use of the Baker Act a serious threat to the rights of parents in Florida. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Viewed as a statewide problem, the number of …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 15:21 GMT

At the Polls, Episode 2: How might changes to the Postal Service impact the election?

Did you know the U.S. Postal Office existed before the Declaration of Independence? The USPS’ role in this country is so essential that it was written into the Constitution. This year, it’s preparing for an unprecedented task: delivering millions of mail- …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 15:18 GMT

At the Polls, Episode 2: How might changes to the Postal Service impact the election?

Did you know the U.S. Postal Office existed before the Declaration of Independence? The USPS’ role in this country is so essential that it was written into the Constitution. This year, it’s preparing for an unprecedented task: delivering millions of mail- …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 14:32 GMT

South Sudan: Heavy floods threaten the lives of about 500 000 people

Download logo Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is deeply concerned about the impact of ongoing severe flooding in Greater Pibor, South Sudan, which has displaced thousands of people and worsened an already devastating humanitarian emergency. MSF is urging …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 14:15 GMT

A Conversation with Chase Strangio, One of the TIME100 Most Influential People of 2020

For millions of students, this school year will be like none other — not only because of the pandemic. States and the federal government are pushing a spate of anti-trans legislation and policies aimed to ban trans students from participating in sports …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 14:12 GMT

A Conversation with Chase Strangio, One of the TIME100 Most Influential People of 2020

For millions of students, this school year will be like none other — not only because of the pandemic. States and the federal government are pushing a spate of anti-trans legislation and policies aimed to ban trans students from participating in sports …

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Published on September 22, 2020 - 21:30 GMT

TGTE Appeal to UN to Help Thileepan’s Memorial to be Observed Peacefully in Sri Lanka

" Thilleepan died after a protest hunger strike against Sri Lankan Government sponsored Sinhalese settlements (Colonization) in Tamil areas " NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, September 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on September 22, 2020 - 18:06 GMT

Winners of the 4th Annual PEACE SONG AWARDS Announced in a Virtual Ceremony on the International Day of Peace

Stewart Copeland, Dennis Kucinich, Tim Kring, Caroline Myss Ph.D., Ralph Simon and others join the Jury Panel in choosing inspiring messages of peace in music. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, September 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 4th Annual Peace …

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